North Korea: UN sanctions are an act of war

' An act of war.

The ministry also said in the statement that 'North Korea continues to build a nuclear self-defense apparatus to ward off the blackmail and hostile gestures by the US nuclear power. 'The country said in the statement' to continue with the program until the strength of the nuclear arsenal is equal to that of the US. ''

The UN Security Council unanimously agreed Friday with new sanctions against North Korea after another rocket test of the country. In the new sanctions introduced by the US, the country is, among other things, subject to restrictions on the export of petroleum products. Furthermore, North Koreans who work abroad must return to their country within twelve months.

The missile test was on November 29th. Pyongyang spoke of a successful test with a projectile that would cover the entire mainland of the US.